Academy Award for Best Sound

The Academy Award for Best Sound is a yearly award given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The award is for best sound mixing, editing, recording and sound design.

 Nominations and Awards 

 1970s 
YearFilmNominees1970(43rd)PattonDouglas Williams and Don BassmanAirportRonald Pierce and David H. MoriartyRyan's DaughterGordon McCallum and John BramallTora! Tora! Tora!Murray Spivack and Herman LewisWoodstockDan Wallin and L. A. Johnson1971(44th)Fiddler on the RoofGordon McCallum and David HildyardDiamonds Are ForeverGordon McCallum, John W. Mitchell and Al OvertonThe French ConnectionTheodore Soderberg and Christopher NewmanKotchRichard Portman and Jack SolomonMary, Queen of ScotsBob Jones and John Aldred1972(45th)CabaretRobert Knudson and David HildyardButterflies Are FreeArthur Piantadosi and Charles T. KnightThe CandidateRichard Portman and Gene CantamessaThe GodfatherCharles Grenzbach, Richard Portman and Christopher NewmanThe Poseidon AdventureTheodore Soderberg and Herman Lewis1973(46th)The ExorcistRobert Knudson and Chris NewmanThe Day of the DolphinRichard Portman and Larry JostThe Paper ChaseDonald O. Mitchell and Larry JostPaper MoonRichard Portman and Les FresholtzThe StingRonald Pierce and Robert R. Bertrand1974(47th)EarthquakeRonald Pierce and Melvin Metcalfe Sr.ChinatownCharles Grenzbach and Larry JostThe ConversationWalter Murch and Art RochesterThe Towering InfernoTheodore Soderberg and Herman LewisYoung FrankensteinRichard Portman and Gene Cantamessa1975(48th)Best SoundJawsRobert Hoyt, Roger Heman, Earl Madery and John CarterBite the BulletArthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Richard Tyler and Al Overton Jr.Funny LadyRichard Portman, Don MacDougall, Curly Thirlwell and Jack SolomonThe HindenburgLeonard Peterson, John A. Bolger Jr., John L. Mack and Don SharplessThe Wind and the LionHarry W. Tetrick, Aaron Rochin, William McCaughey and Roy CharmanSpecial Achievement Award (Sound Effects)This was presented as a Special Achievement Award, not competitively.The HindenburgPeter Berkos1976(49th)Best SoundAll the President's MenArthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander and Jim WebbKing KongHarry W. Tetrick (posthumously), William McCaughey, Aaron Rochin and Jack SolomonRockyHarry W. Tetrick (posthumously), William McCaughey, Lyle J. Burbridge and Bud AlperSilver StreakDonald O. Mitchell, Douglas Williams, Richard Tyler and Harold M. EtheringtonA Star Is BornRobert Knudson, Dan Wallin, Robert Glass and Tom Overton1977(50th)Best SoundStar WarsDon MacDougall, Ray West, Bob Minkler and Derek BallClose Encounters of the Third KindRobert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don MacDougall and Gene CantamessaThe DeepWalter Goss, Dick Alexander, Tom Beckert and Robin GregorySorcererRobert Knudson, Robert Glass, Richard Tyler and Jean-Louis DucarmeThe Turning PointTheodore Soderberg, Paul Wells, Douglas Williams and Jerry JostSpecial Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing)Close Encounters of the Third KindFrank E. Warner1978(51st)Best SoundThe Deer HunterRichard Portman, William McCaughey, Aaron Rochin and Darin KnightThe Buddy Holly StoryTex Rudloff, Joel Fein, Curly Thirlwell and Willie D. BurtonDays of HeavenJohn Wilkinson, Robert W. Glass Jr., John T. Reitz and Barry ThomasHooperRobert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don MacDougall and Jack SolomonSupermanGordon McCallum, Graham V. Hartstone, Nicolas Le Messurier and Roy Charman1979(52nd)Best SoundApocalypse NowWalter Murch, Mark Berger, Richard Beggs and Nat BoxerThe Electric HorsemanArthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Michael Minkler and Al Overton Jr.MeteorWilliam McCaughey, Aaron Rochin, Michael J. Kohut and Jack Solomon1941Robert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don MacDougall and Gene CantamessaThe RoseTheodore Soderberg, Douglas Williams, Paul Wells and Jim WebbSpecial Achievement Award (Sound Editing)The Black StallionAlan Splet

 1980s 
YearFilmNominees1980(53rd)The Empire Strikes BackBill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker and Peter SuttonAltered StatesArthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Michael Minkler and Willie D. BurtonCoal Miner's DaughterRichard Portman, Roger Heman and James R. AlexanderFameMichael J. Kohut, Aaron Rochin, Jay M. Harding and Christopher NewmanRaging BullDonald O. Mitchell, Bill Nicholson, David J. Kimball and Les Lazarowitz1981(54th)Best SoundRaiders of the Lost ArkBill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker and Roy CharmanOn Golden PondRichard Portman and David M. RonneOutlandJohn Wilkinson, Robert W. Glass Jr., Robert Thirlwell and Robin GregoryPennies from HeavenMichael J. Kohut, Jay M. Harding, Richard Tyler and Al Overton Jr.RedsDick Vorisek, Tom Fleischman and Simon KayeSpecial Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing)Raiders of the Lost ArkBen Burtt and Richard L. Anderson1982(55th)Best SoundE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialRobert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don Digirolamo and Gene CantamessaDas BootMilan Bor, Trevor Pyke and Mike Le MareGandhiGerry Humphreys, Robin O'Donoghue, Jonathan Bates and Simon KayeTootsieArthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander and Les LazarowitzTronMichael Minkler, Bob Minkler, Lee Minkler and James LaRueBest Sound Effects EditingE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialCharles L. Campbell and Ben BurttDas BootMike Le MarePoltergeistStephen Hunter Flick and Richard L. Anderson1983(56th)Best SoundThe Right StuffRandy Thom, Mark Berger, Tom Scott and David MacMillanNever Cry WolfRandy Thom, David Parker, Todd Boekelheide and Alan SpletReturn of the JediBen Burtt, Randy Thom, Gary Summers and Tony DaweTerms of EndearmentDonald O. Mitchell, Rick Kline, Kevin O'Connell and James R. AlexanderWarGamesMichael J. Kohut, Carlos Delarios, Aaron Rochin and Willie D. BurtonBest Sound Effects EditingThe Right StuffJay BoekelheideReturn of the JediBen Burtt1984(57th)Best SoundAmadeusMark Berger, Tom Scott, Todd Boekelheide and Chris NewmanDuneKevin O'Connell, Steve Maslow, Bill Varney and Nelson StollA Passage to IndiaGraham V. Hartstone, Nicolas Le Messurier, Michael A. Carter and John W. MitchellThe RiverNick Alphin, Robert Thirlwell, Richard Portman and David M. Ronne2010: The Year We Make ContactMichael J. Kohut, Aaron Rochin, Carlos Delarios and Gene CantamessaSpecial Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing)The RiverKay Rose1985(58th)Best SoundOut of AfricaChris Jenkins, Gary Alexander, Larry Stensvold and Peter HandfordBack to the FutureBill Varney, B. Tennyson Sebastian II, Robert Thirlwell and William B. KaplanA Chorus LineDonald O. Mitchell, Michael Minkler, Gerry Humphreys and Christopher NewmanLadyhawkeLes Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore and Bud AlperSilveradoDonald O. Mitchell, Rick Kline, Kevin O'Connell and David M. RonneBest Sound Effects EditingBack to the FutureCharles L. Campbell and Robert RutledgeLadyhawkeRobert G. Henderson and Alan Robert MurrayRambo: First Blood Part IIFrederick Brown1986(59th)Best SoundPlatoonJohn Wilkinson, Richard Rogers, Charles Grenzbach and Simon KayeAliensGraham V. Hartstone, Nicolas Le Messurier, Michael A. Carter and Roy CharmanHeartbreak RidgeLes Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore and Bill NelsonStar Trek IV: The Voyage HomeTerry Porter, David J. Hudson, Mel Metcalfe and Gene CantamessaTop GunKevin O'Conell, Donald O. Mitchell, Rick Kline and William B. KaplanBest Sound Effects EditingAliensDon SharpeStar Trek IV: The Voyage HomeMark ManginiTop GunGeorge D. Watters II and Cecelia Hall1987(60th)Best SoundThe Last EmperorBill Rowe and Ivan SharrockEmpire of the SunRobert Knudson, Don Digirolamo, John Boyd and Tony DaweLethal WeaponLes Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore and Bill NelsonRoboCopMichael J. Kohut, Carlos Delarios, Aaron Rochin and Robert WaldThe Witches of EastwickWayne Artman, Tom Beckert, Tom E. Dahl and Art RochesterSpecial Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing)RoboCopStephen Hunter Flick and John Pospisil1988(61st)Best SoundBirdLes Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore and Willie BurtonDie HardDon J. Bassman, Kevin F. Cleary, Richard Overton and Al Overton Jr.Gorillas in the MistAndy Nelson, Brian Saunders and Peter HandfordMississippi BurningRobert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson, Rick Kline and Danny MichaelWho Framed Roger RabbitRobert Knudson, John Boyd, Don Digirolamo and Tony DaweBest Sound Effects EditingWho Framed Roger RabbitCharles L. Campbell and Louis EdemannDie HardStephen Hunter Flick and Richard ShorrWillowBen Burtt and Richard Hymns1989(62nd)Best SoundGloryDonald O. Mitchell, Gregg Rudloff, Elliot Tyson and Russell Williams IIThe AbyssDon J. Bassman, Kevin F. Cleary, Richard Overton and Lee OrloffBlack RainKevin O'Connell Greg P. Russell, Donald O. Mitchell and Keith A. WesterBorn on the Fourth of JulyMichael Minkler, Gregory H. Watkins, Wylie Stateman and Tod A. MaitlandIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeBen Burtt, Gary Summers, Shawn Murphy and Tony DaweBest Sound Effects EditingIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeBen Burtt and Richard HymnsBlack RainMilton Burrow and William MangerLethal Weapon 2Robert G. Henderson and Alan Robert Murray

 1990s 
YearFilmNominees1990(63rd)Best SoundDances with WolvesJeffrey Perkins, Bill W. Benton, Gregory H. Watkins and Russell Williams IIDays of ThunderKevin O'Conell, Charles M. Wilborn, Donald O. Mitchell and Rick KlineDick TracyThomas Causey, Chris Jenkins, David E. Campbell and Doug HemphillThe Hunt for Red OctoberRichard Bryce Goodman, Richard Overton, Kevin F. Cleary and Don J. BassmanTotal RecallNelson Stoll, Michael J. Kohut, Carlos Delarios and Aaron RochinBest Sound Effects EditingThe Hunt for Red OctoberGeorge D. Watters II and Cecelia HallFlatlinersCharles L. Campbell and Richard C. FranklinTotal RecallStephen Hunter Flick1991(64th)Best SoundTerminator 2: Judgment DayGary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Gary Summers and Lee OrloffBackdraftGary Rydstrom, Randy Thom, Gary Summers and Glenn WilliamsBeauty and the BeastTerry Porter, Mel Metcalfe, David J. Hudson and Doc KaneJFKMichael Minkler, Gregg Landaker and Tod A. MaitlandThe Silence of the LambsTom Fleischman and Christopher NewmanBest Sound Effects EditingTerminator 2: Judgment DayGary Rydstrom and Gloria S. BordersBackdraftGary Rydstrom and Richard HymnsStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryGeorge Watters II and F. Hudson Miller1992(65th)Best SoundThe Last of the MohicansChris Jenkins, Doug Hemphill, Mark Smith and Simon KayeAladdinTerry Porter, Mel Metcalfe, David J. Hudson and Doc KaneA Few Good MenKevin O'Connell, Rick Kline and Robert EberUnder SiegeDonald O. Mitchell, Frank A. Montaño, Rick Hart and Scott D. SmithUnforgivenLes Fresholtz, Vern Poore, Dick Alexander and Rob YoungBest Sound Effects EditingBram Stoker's DraculaTom McCarthy and David StoneAladdinMark ManginiUnder SiegeJohn Leveque and Bruce Stambler1993(66th)Best SoundJurassic ParkGary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Shawn Murphy and Ron JudkinsCliffhangerMichael Minkler, Bob Beemer and Tim CooneyThe FugitiveDonald O. Mitchell, Michael Herbick, Frank A. Montaño and Scott D. SmithGeronimo: An American LegendChris Carpenter, Doug Hemphill, Bill W. Benton and Lee OrloffSchindler's ListAndy Nelson, Steve Pederson, Scott Millan and Ron JudkinsBest Sound Effects EditingJurassic ParkGary Rydstrom and Richard HymnsCliffhangerWylie Stateman and Gregg BaxterThe FugitiveJohn Leveque and Bruce Stambler1994(67th)Best SoundSpeedGregg Landaker, Steve Maslow, Bob Beemer and David MacMillanClear and Present DangerDonald O. Mitchell, Michael Herbick, Frank A. Montaño and Art RochesterForrest GumpRandy Thom, Tom Johnson, Dennis S. Sands and William B. KaplanLegends of the FallPaul Massey, David E. Campbell, Chris David and Douglas GantonThe Shawshank RedemptionRobert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson, Michael Herbick and Willie D. BurtonBest Sound Effects EditingSpeedStephen Hunter FlickClear and Present DangerBruce Stambler and John LevequeForrest GumpRandy Thom and Gloria S. Borders1995(68th)Best SoundApollo 13Rick Dior, Steve Pederson, Scott Millan and David MacMillanBatman ForeverDonald O. Mitchell, Frank A. Montaño, Michael Herbick and Petur HliddalBraveheartAndy Nelson, Scott Millan, Anna Behlmer and Brian SimmonsCrimson TideKevin O'Connell, Rick Kline, Gregory H. Watkins and William B. KaplanWaterworldSteve Maslow, Gregg Landaker and Keith A. WesterBest Sound Effects EditingBraveheartLon Bender and Per HallbergBatman ForeverJohn Leveque and Bruce StamblerCrimson TideGeorge D. Watters II1996(69th)Best SoundThe English PatientWalter Murch, Mark Berger, David Parker and Chris NewmanEvitaAndy Nelson, Anna Behlmer and Ken WestonIndependence DayChris Carpenter, Bill W. Benton, Bob Beemer and Jeff WexlerThe RockKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Keith A. WesterTwisterKevin O'Connell, Gregg Landaker, Steve Maslow and Geoffrey PattersonBest Sound Effects EditingThe Ghost and the DarknessBruce StamblerDaylightRichard Anderson and David A. WhittakerEraserAlan Robert Murray and Bub Asman1997(70th)Best SoundTitanicGary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Gary Summers and Mark UlanoAir Force OnePaul Massey, Rick Kline, Doug Hemphill and Keith A. WesterCon AirKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Art RochesterContactRandy Thom, Tom Johnson, Dennis S. Sands and William B. KaplanL.A. ConfidentialAndy Nelson, Anna Behlmer and Kirk FrancisBest Sound Effects EditingTitanicChristopher Boyes and Tom BellfortFace/OffMark P. Stoeckinger and Per HallbergThe Fifth ElementMark Mangini1998(71st)Best SoundSaving Private RyanGary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson and Ron JudkinsArmageddonKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Keith A. WesterThe Mask of ZorroKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Pud CusackShakespeare in LoveRobin O'Donoghue, Dominic Lester and Peter GlossopThe Thin Red LineAndy Nelson, Anna Behlmer and Paul BrincatBest Sound Effects EditingSaving Private RyanGary Rydstrom and Richard HymnsArmageddonGeorge Watters IIThe Mask of ZorroDavid McMoyler1999(72nd)Best SoundThe MatrixJohn T. Reitz, Gregg Rudloff, David E. Campbell and David LeeThe Green MileRobert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson, Michael Herbick and Willie D. BurtonThe InsiderAndy Nelson, Doug Hemphill and Lee OrloffThe MummyLeslie Shatz, Chris Carpenter, Rick Kline and Chris MunroStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceGary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Shawn Murphy and John MidgleyBest Sound Effects EditingThe MatrixDane A. DavisFight ClubRen Klyce and Richard HymnsStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceBen Burtt and Tom Bellfort

 2000s 
YearFilmNominees2000(73rd)Best SoundGladiatorScott Millan, Bob Beemer and Ken WestonCast AwayRandy Thom, Tom Johnson, Dennis S. Sands and William B. KaplanThe PatriotKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Lee OrloffThe Perfect StormJohn T. Reitz, Gregg Rudloff, David E. Campbell and Keith A. WesterU-571Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, Rick Kline and Ivan SharrockBest Sound EditingU-571Jon JohnsonSpace CowboysBub Asman and Alan Robert Murray2001(74th)Best SoundBlack Hawk DownMichael Minkler, Myron Nettinga and Chris MunroAmélieVincent Arnardi, Guillaume Leriche and Jean UmanskyThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingChristopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Gethin Creagh and Hammond PeekMoulin Rouge!Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Roger Savage and Guntis SicsPearl HarborKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Peter J. DevlinBest Sound EditingPearl HarborGeorge Watters II and Christopher BoyesMonsters, Inc.Gary Rydstrom and Michael Silvers2002(75th)Best SoundChicagoMichael Minkler, Dominick Tavella and David LeeGangs of New YorkTom Fleischman, Eugene Gearty and Ivan SharrockThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersChristopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond PeekRoad to PerditionScott Millan, Bob Beemer and John PritchettSpider-ManKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Ed NovickBest Sound EditingThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersEthan Van der Ryn and Mike HopkinsMinority ReportGary Rydstrom and Richard HymnsRoad to PerditionScott A. Hecker2003(76th)Best Sound MixingThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingChristopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond PeekThe Last SamuraiAndy Nelson, Anna Behlmer and Jeff WexlerMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldPaul Massey, Doug Hemphill and Art RochesterPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlChristopher Boyes, David Parker, David E. Campbell and Lee OrloffSeabiscuitAndy Nelson, Anna Behlmer and Tod A. MaitlandBest Sound EditingMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldRichard KingFinding NemoGary Rydstrom and Michael SilversPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlChristopher Boyes and George D. Watters II2004(77th)Best Sound MixingRayScott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer and Steve CantamessaThe AviatorTom Fleischman and Petur HliddalThe IncrediblesRandy Thom, Gary A. Rizzo and Doc KaneThe Polar ExpressRandy Thom, Tom Johnson, Dennis S. Sands and William B. KaplanSpider-Man 2Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Joseph GeisingerBest Sound EditingThe IncrediblesRandy Thom and Michael SilversThe Polar ExpressRandy Thom and Dennis LeonardSpider-Man 2Paul N. J. Ottosson2005(78th)Best Sound MixingKing KongChristopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond PeekThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeTerry Porter, Dean A. Zupancic and Tony JohnsonMemoirs of a GeishaKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell, Rick Kline and John PritchettWalk the LinePaul Massey, Doug Hemphill and Peter KurlandWar of the WorldsAndy Nelson, Anna Behlmer and Ron JudkinsBest Sound EditingKing KongMike Hopkins and Ethan Van der RynMemoirs of a GeishaWylie StatemanWar of the WorldsRichard King2006(79th)Best Sound MixingDreamgirlsMichael Minkler, Bob Beemer and Willie D. BurtonApocalyptoKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Fernando CámaraBlood DiamondAndy Nelson, Anna Behlmer and Ivan SharrockFlags of Our FathersJohn T. Reitz, David E. Campbell, Gregg Rudloff and Walt MartinPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestPaul Massey, Christopher Boyes and Lee OrloffBest Sound EditingLetters from Iwo JimaBub Asman and Alan Robert MurrayApocalyptoKami Asgar and Sean McCormackBlood DiamondLon BenderFlags of Our FathersAlan Robert Murray and Bub AsmanPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestChristopher Boyes and George D. Watters II2007(80th)Best Sound MixingThe Bourne UltimatumScott Millan, David Parker and Kirk FrancisNo Country for Old MenSkip Lievsay, Craig Berkey, Greg Orloff and Peter KurlandRatatouilleRandy Thom, Michael Semanick and Doc Kane3:10 to YumaPaul Massey, David Giammarco and Jim StuebeTransformersKevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Peter J. DevlinBest Sound EditingThe Bourne UltimatumKaren Baker Landers and Per HallbergNo Country for Old MenSkip LievsayRatatouilleRandy Thom and Michael SilversThere Will Be BloodChristopher Scarabosio and Matthew WoodTransformersEthan Van der Ryn and Mike Hopkins2008(81st)Best Sound MixingSlumdog MillionaireIan Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul PookuttyThe Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonRen Klyce, Michael Semanick, David Parker and Mark WeingartenThe Dark KnightLora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo and Ed NovickWALL-ETom Myers, Michael Semanick and Ben BurttWantedChris Jenkins, Frank A. Montaño and Petr ForejtBest Sound EditingThe Dark KnightRichard KingIron ManChristopher Boyes and Frank E. EulnerSlumdog MillionaireTom Sayers and Glenn FreemantleWALL-EBen Burtt and Matthew WoodWantedWylie Stateman2009(82nd)Best Sound MixingThe Hurt LockerPaul N.J. Ottosson and Ray BeckettAvatarChristopher Boyes, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson and Tony JohnsonInglourious BasterdsMichael Minkler, Tony Lamberti and Mark UlanoStar TrekAnna Behlmer, Andy Nelson and Peter J. DevlinTransformers: Revenge of the FallenGreg P. Russell, Gary Summers and Geoffrey PattersonBest Sound EditingThe Hurt LockerPaul N.J. OttossonAvatarChristopher Boyes and Gwendolyn Yates WhittleInglourious BasterdsWylie StatemanStar TrekMark P. Stoeckinger and Alan RankinUpTom Myers and Michael Silvers

 2010s 
YearFilmNominees2010(83rd)Best Sound MixingInceptionLora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo and Ed NovickThe King's SpeechPaul Hamblin, Martin Jensen and John MidgleySaltJeffrey J. Haboush, Greg P. Russell, Scott Millan and William SarokinThe Social NetworkRen Klyce, Michael Semanick, David Parker and Mark WeingartenTrue GritSkip Lievsay, Craig Berkey, Greg Orloff and Peter KurlandBest Sound EditingInceptionRichard KingToy Story 3Tom Myers and Michael SilversTron: LegacyGwendolyn Yates Whittle and Addison TeagueTrue GritSkip Lievsay and Craig BerkeyUnstoppableMark P. Stoeckinger2011(84th)Best Sound MixingHugoTom Fleischman and John MidgleyThe Girl with the Dragon TattooRen Klyce, Michael Semanick, David Parker and Bo PerssonMoneyballDeb Adair, Ron Bochar, Dave Giammarco and Ed NovickTransformers: Dark of the MoonGreg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Peter J. DevlinWar HorseGary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Andy Nelson and Stuart WilsonBest Sound EditingHugoEugene Gearty and Philip StocktonDriveLon Bender and Victor Ray EnnisThe Girl with the Dragon TattooRen KlyceTransformers: Dark of the MoonEthan Van der Ryn and Erik AadahlWar HorseGary Rydstrom and Richard Hymns2012(85th)Best Sound MixingLes MisérablesAndy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon HayesArgoJohn Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Jose Antonio GarciaLife of PiRon Bartlett, D.M. Hemphill and Drew KuninLincolnAndy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Ronald JudkinsSkyfallScott Millan, Greg P. Russell and Stuart WilsonBest Sound EditingA tie in voting resulted in two winners.Skyfall (TIE)Per Hallberg and Karen Baker LandersZero Dark Thirty (TIE)Paul N.J. OttossonArgoErik Aadahl and Ethan Van der RynDjango UnchainedWylie StatemanLife of PiEugene Gearty and Philip Stockton2013(86th)Best Sound MixingGravitySkip Lievsay, Niv Adiri, Christopher Benstead and Chris MunroCaptain PhillipsChris Burdon, Mark Taylor, Mike Prestwood Smith and Chris MunroThe Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugChristopher Boyes, Michael Hedges, Michael Semanick and Tony JohnsonInside Llewyn DavisSkip Lievsay, Greg Orloff and Peter KurlandLone SurvivorAndy Koyama, Beau Borders and David BrownlowBest Sound EditingGravityGlenn FreemantleAll Is LostSteve Boeddeker and Richard HymnsCaptain PhillipsOliver TarneyThe Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugBrent Burge and Chris WardLone SurvivorWylie Stateman2014(87th)Best Sound MixingWhiplashCraig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas CurleyAmerican SniperJohn T. Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Walt Martin (posthumously)Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño and Thomas VargaInterstellarGary A. Rizzo, Gregg Landaker and Mark WeingartenUnbrokenJon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño and David LeeBest Sound EditingAmerican SniperAlan Robert Murray and Bub AsmanBirdman a.k.a. (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)Martin Hernández and Aaron GlascockThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesBrent Burge and Jason CanovasInterstellarRichard KingUnbrokenBecky Sullivan and Andrew DeCristofaro2015(88th)Best Sound MixingMad Max: Fury RoadChris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben OsmoBridge of SpiesAndy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Drew KuninThe MartianPaul Massey, Mark Taylor and Mac RuthThe RevenantJon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom and Chris DuesterdiekStar Wars: The Force AwakensAndy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart WilsonBest Sound EditingMad Max: Fury RoadMark Mangini and David WhiteThe MartianOliver TarneyThe RevenantMartin Hernández and Lon BenderSicarioAlan Robert MurrayStar Wars: The Force AwakensDavid Acord and Matthew Wood2016(89th) Best Sound MixingHacksaw RidgeKevin O'Connell, Andy Wright, Robert Mackenzie and Peter GraceArrivalBernard Gariépy Strobl and Claude La HayeLa La LandAndy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee and Steven A. MorrowRogue One: A Star Wars StoryDavid Parker, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of BenghaziGary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Mac RuthBest Sound EditingArrivalSylvain BellemareDeepwater HorizonWylie Stateman and Renée TondelliHacksaw RidgeRobert Mackenzie and Andy WrightLa La LandAi-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou MorganSullyAlan Robert Murray and Bub Asman2017(90th)Best Sound MixingDunkirkGregg Landaker, Gary A. Rizzo and Mark WeingartenBaby DriverJulian Slater, Tim Cavagin and Mary H. EllisBlade Runner 2049Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill and Mac RuthThe Shape of WaterChristian Cooke, Brad Zoern and Glen GauthierStar Wars: The Last JediRen Klyce, Michael Semanick, David Parker and Stuart WilsonBest Sound EditingDunkirkRichard King and Alex GibsonBaby DriverJulian SlaterBlade Runner 2049Mark Mangini and Theo GreenThe Shape of WaterNathan Robitaille and Nelson FerreiraStar Wars: The Last JediRen Klyce and Matthew Wood2018(91st)Best Sound MixingBohemian RhapsodyPaul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John CasaliBlack PantherSteve Boeddeker, Brandon Proctor and Peter J. DevlinFirst ManJon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Ai-Ling Lee and Mary H. EllisRomaSkip Lievsay, Craig Henighan and José Antonio GarciaA Star Is BornTom Ozanich, Dean Zupancic, Jason Ruder and Steve MorrowBest Sound EditingBohemian RhapsodyJohn Warhurst and Nina HartstoneBlack PantherSteve Boeddeker and Benjamin A. BurttFirst ManAi-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou MorganA Quiet PlaceEthan Van der Ryn and Erik AadahlRomaSergio Díaz and Skip Lievsay2019(92nd)Best Sound Mixing1917Mark Taylor and Stuart WilsonAd AstraGary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson and Mark UlanoFord v FerrariPaul Massey, David Giammarco and Steven A. MorrowJokerTom Ozanich, Dean Zupancic and Tod MaitlandOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodMichael Minkler, Christian P. Minkler and Mark UlanoBest Sound EditingFord v FerrariDonald SylvesterJokerAlan Robert Murray1917Oliver Tarney and Rachael TateOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodWylie StatemanStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerDavid Acord and Matthew Wood

 2020s 
YearFilmNominees2020/21(93rd)Sound of MetalNicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michelle Couttolenc, Carlos Cortés Navarrete and Phillip BladhGreyhoundWarren Shaw, Michael Minkler, Beau Borders and David WymanMankRen Klyce, David Parker, Jeremy Molod, Nathan Nance and Drew KuninNews of the WorldOliver Tarney, Mike Prestwood Smith, William Miller and John PritchettSoulRen Klyce, Coya Elliott and David Parker2021(94th)DuneMac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Theo Green, Doug Hemphill and Ron BartlettBelfastDenise Yarde, Simon Chase, James Mather and Niv AdiriNo Time to DieSimon Hayes, Oliver Tarney, James Harrison, Paul Massey and Mark TaylorThe Power of the DogRichard Flynn, Robert Mackenzie and Tara WebbWest Side StoryGary Rydstrom, Tod A. Maitland, Brian Chumney, Andy Nelson and Shawn Murphy 2022(95th)Top Gun: MaverickAl Nelson, Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Chris Burdon and Mark TaylorAll Quiet on the Western Front Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel and Stefan KorteAvatar: The Way of Water Christopher Boyes, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Julian Howarth, Dick Bernstein, Gary Summers and Michael HedgesThe Batman William E. Files, Stuart Wilson, Douglas Murray and Andy NelsonElvis David Lee, Wayne Pashley, Andy Nelson and Michael Keller 2023(96th)The CreatorEthan Van der Ryn, Erik Aadahl, Ian Voight, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic Maestro Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel and Stefan KorteMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Chris Munro, James H. Mather, Chris Burdon and Mark TaylorOppenheimer Richard King, Willie D. Burton, Gary A. Rizzo and Kevin O'ConnellThe Zone of Interest Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn

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